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Hurunui District Council - Latest News [Page 13]
Lack of Nominations in By-Election Concerning
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 4:47 pm | Hurunui District Council
A by-election is scheduled to be held on Saturday 17 February 2018 to fill an extraordinary vacancy for one member of the Hanmer Springs Community Board. Nominations for the position opened on 23 November 2017, and to date no nominations have been received. More >>
Selfish Strike Action Hits Community at Christmas
Monday, 18 December 2017, 5:01 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has received notification from the Public Service Association (PSA) that five of the Hurunui District Council’s 10 utilities officers will begin strike action on 28 December 2017. More >>
Council Welcomes Tourism Infrastructure Funding
Friday, 15 December 2017, 4:40 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is delighted with today’s announcement from the Government that its application for funding from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for the Hanmer Wastewater Disposal Project has been approved. The council will receive $2.25m from ... More >>
Hurunui: Committee Receives Coastal Erosion Report
Friday, 8 December 2017, 1:51 pm | Hurunui District Council
Following the November 2016 earthquake, the Hurunui District Council commissioned Kirk Roberts Consulting to undertake an assessment of the extent of cliff instability in the Motunau Beach area. More >>
Governor-General Officially Opens China-New Zealand Garden
Monday, 4 December 2017, 3:13 pm | Hurunui District Council
Amberley’s new China-New Zealand Garden was officially opened on Saturday 2 December by the Governor-General, Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy. The opening of the garden cements the sister district relationship forged between the ... More >>
Hurunui District Council Supports Great Walk Proposal
Monday, 4 December 2017, 9:29 am | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has confirmed its support for a new Waiau Toa (Clarence)/Molesworth Great Walk to run through the Hurunui District. Several of the existing Great Walks are facing capacity issues, so the Department of Conservation (DOC) is undertaking ... More >>
Annual Report Highlights Significant Achievements for Counci
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:02 pm | Hurunui District Council
After a tumultuous year following the November 2016 Hurunui-Kaikoura earthquake the Hurunui District Council has adopted its 2016-2017 Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017. The Annual Report reflects the increased workload faced by the council ... More >>
Public Feedback Crucial to Outcome of New Water Bylaw
Friday, 24 November 2017, 3:43 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has adopted the statement of proposal and summary of information for a new Three Waters Services Bylaw for public consultation. This now enables the community to have their say on the way its Three Waters networks are ... More >>
Minute Molluscs Discovered in Hanmer Springs Water Supply
Friday, 24 November 2017, 12:21 pm | Hurunui District Council
New Zealand’s common native freshwater snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum (New Zealand Mud Snail) was discovered this week in the Hanmer Springs water supply. More >>
RAPID Numbers Crucial to Emergency Response
Friday, 24 November 2017, 12:11 pm | Hurunui District Council
Property owners in the Hurunui District are being urged to clearly display their Rural Address Property Identification System (RAPID) number at their property entrance, so that emergency services can easily identify and locate rural properties. More >>
Emergency Mobile Alerts to Benefit the Hurunui
Monday, 20 November 2017, 11:08 am | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District will soon benefit from a nationwide launch of a new service to keep people informed in an emergency. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is partnering with other authorised agencies to roll out ‘Emergency ... More >>
Council Reflects One Year On
Monday, 13 November 2017, 1:59 pm | Hurunui District Council
At two minutes past midnight on 14 November 2016, the Hurunui District was hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake and a sequence of smaller tremors. The first anniversary of the event provides an opportunity to reflect on its impact, but more importantly ... More >>
Community Health Centre Gets a Makeover
Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 1:20 pm | Hurunui District Council
The rejuvenation of the Cheviot Community Health Centre is now complete, with the centre now fully operational again after extensive renovations and upgrades. The work has included new underfloor and wall installation, a replacement water tank ... More >>
Community Outcomes Guide Hurunui District Council Planning
Monday, 6 November 2017, 10:17 am | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has reconfirmed the intended community outcomes of its 2018-2028 Long Term Plan (LTP). The five community outcomes will be included in the LTP and guide the council’s future decision making. More >>
Improvements Made to Road Safety for Broomfield Students
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:09 am | Hurunui District Council
Safety improvements have been made to the roadsides surrounding Broomfield Primary School by the Hurunui District Council’s roading contractor, Sicon. New spaces large enough for buses to pull in and out of have been created on the side of Onepunga ... More >>
Iconic Rotherham Watters Cottage Restored to Former Glory
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:08 am | Hurunui District Council
As a result of the November 2016 earthquake the iconic Rotherham Watters Cottage sustained substantial damage that meant repair work was required in order for it to be reopened to the public. The Hurunui District Council and its contractors have ... More >>
Hurunu Mayor Winton Dalley Named as Local Hero
Friday, 20 October 2017, 10:14 am | Hurunui District Council
Hurunui District Council’s Mayor, Winton Dalley, has received a Kiwibank Local Hero Award. As part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards, these awards provide a unique and special way to acknowledge the enormous contribution, sacrifice and ... More >>
$224,500 Funding Boost for Culverden Public Toilets
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 4:25 pm | Hurunui District Council
Minister Paula Bennett announced today that Canterbury will receive a total of $970,000 in government funding for five new tourism infrastructure projects. The Hurunui District Council is one of the benefactors with an allocation of $224,254 for the Culverden ... More >>
Gearing Up The Hurunui Heartland Cycle Tour
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 3:00 pm | Hurunui District Council
A proposed cycle route, the Hurunui Heartland Cycle Tour, is set to push ahead with adventurer, researcher and entrepreneur Mark Inglis being appointed as coordinator for the tour. More >>
Hurunui Recovery Update 7
Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 12:09 pm | Hurunui District Council
Please find attached the latest Recovery Update. This edition focuses on messaging from the Hurunui District Council building team with a particular emphasis on Section 124 notices. More >>
